Ocuvite Dosage Information

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that especially affects those over 60. People with AMD lose their ability to have clear central vision, which is essential for everyday tasks such as driving and seeing objects clearly. Ocuvite is an over-the-counter vitamin and mineral supplement especially designed for people over age 50 that may help prevent AMD.

Regular Ingredients

• Each dose of regular Ocuvite, manufactured by Bausch & Lomb, has the active ingredients of 150 mg Omega-3 and 6 mg of lutein, according to the manufacturer's website.

Recommended Dosage

• The regular Ocuvite package instructions recommend that adults over the age of 50 take one soft gel cap each day with a full glass of water.

Ocuvite Extra Formula

• Bausch & Lomb also manufactures an Ocuvite Extra formula, which has 2 mg of lutein and also includes vitamins like A, B2, C, and E. The package recommends ingesting one tablet each day.

Nutrition for Eyes Formula

• Ocuvite Nutrition for Eyes also consists of 2 mg of Lutein, vitamins A, B2, C, E, and other minerals like zinc, selenium, and copper. One tablet per day is also recommended by the manufacturer.

Expert Insight

• Those who ingest omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and vitamins A, C, and E through supplements and/or diet may indeed have less risk of developing AMD or furthering existing AMD symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic.